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GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2026
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported results for the first quarter of 2026 with sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis, and diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2% compared to the first quarter of 2025.
About this update from W.w. Grainger, Inc.
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